My current gpa is a bit over 3.7 but some friends of mine say that employers don't look at that. Does the gpa matter when going to graduate school?
2006-10-19 19:08:44 · 10 answers · asked by Lin 2 in Education & Reference ➔ Higher Education (University +)
of course it does matter. your friends who told you otherwise may really believe so but that is so wrong. firstly your employers are going to look at your gpa. however i admit that to most of them grades are not the most important thing. also i would like to point out to you that, some companies have a policy that associates different classes of honours to a different range of starting salaries.
as for graduate school, they will definitely look at your gpa before even considering your application (scholarship, unless self-financed). for my university, to qualify for a scholarship for phd (we have direct phd programmes at our university now so you don't have to get a master first) you have to have a gpa of at least 4 upon 5; for masters i believe it's 3.5. to my knowledge the requirements set by my university are on the low-side. so if you intend to pursue graduate studies i would advise you to find out now from you university. cheers! =)
2006-10-19 19:49:17 · answer #1 · answered by jimmy 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Most definitely the GPA is very important. Even though for example you decide to continue graduate school.....and you have a low gpa....that may hurt you on the decision making from the committe to whether or not accept you into graduate studies.
Don't take anything for granted. Besides when you are ready to apply for a job or career......it can make a difference in the long run and you may earn very good income. I know I graduated with honors from the university. So keep up the good work.
2006-10-19 19:13:43 · answer #2 · answered by cool_dude 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It still matters if you are intending to continue in graduate school (Masters or PhD programmes).
For PhD, you'll need to do Masters first but not only any masters programme. Most of the time, Masters (by Research) is required (as opposed to exam based).
And to get to Masters (by Research), most of the time it is by invitation by the respective university.
It may differ slightly, depending on the U.
2006-10-19 19:14:38 · answer #3 · answered by arevoir 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your friends are incorrect.
If you don't have much experience, then the employer looks at grades, especially on the first job or two.
In today's market, why would you want to dumb down and be just another part of the same crowd of average grades, etc.
Study hard and one days these moaners will work for you.
2006-10-19 19:13:18 · answer #4 · answered by captn_carrot 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yup. Try to study as hard as possible and be knowleageable. Help the society become a better place. So gpa does matter.
2006-10-19 19:13:05 · answer #5 · answered by black owl 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes and no. Grad schools take it into account, but it wouldn't the sole factor for getting you into a school.
2006-10-19 19:13:15 · answer #6 · answered by retorik75 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The things of import for grad school, in order of importance:
GPA, GRE, extracurriculars.
GPA is also very important for getting your first few serious jobs.
2006-10-19 19:17:24 · answer #7 · answered by Curly 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes it matters. They look at your Transcripts very closely and your GPA does count so get it up to a 4.0 and keep it there or as close as you can. IT DOES MATTER !!
2006-10-19 19:34:37 · answer #8 · answered by orlin 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋
It Matters still to me.
2006-10-19 19:11:21 · answer #9 · answered by anitababy.brainwash 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
actually it depends on what graduate school you are going to.
2006-10-19 19:13:15 · answer #10 · answered by sam 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋